How the Triple Option is a Lesson in Humility
November 15, 2015
Coaches go to the Triple Option Offense for one simple reason–Because their players cannot block defensive linemen. Instead of blocking defensive linemen, these coaches install an offense where their Quarterback can read these defensive linemen instead of blocking them. The coaches who make this decision obviously have decided to humble themselves. Humble is defined as […]
Five Triple Option Offensive Tips From Paul Johnson
November 13, 2015
Paul Johnson has provided coaches with a multitude of Triple Option strategies.His focus is continually on #1’s role on the Triple Option and whether #1 is cancelling the dive or not. Once this is established, much of the strategy occurs from there. The following are five top Triple Option Offensive tips from Georgia Tech Head Football […]
The Drill that Helps You Establish the Dive Phase of the Triple Option
November 12, 2015
The 3-on-3 drill puts the dive phase of the Triple Option to life. If you want to maximize the dive phase of the Triple Option, work your Center/Guards/B-Back versus an Action Key (1st down lineman inside of read), Mike, and Will Linebacker. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas […]
Triple Option Count System Which Determines the Read Key (#1), Pitch Key (#2), and Run Support
November 10, 2015
The Count System is the following: #1- Defender aligned on the Playside Tackle. #2 Defender aligned on or past #1. #3 Defender aligned on or past #2. Deep Defender- Drops over the top of the Playside Receiver. He is not part of the count. The following gives you examples of the count in action: […]
Running Triple Pass Boot versus Two-High Safety Defenses
November 10, 2015
When the Backside Linebacker tackles the B-Back, fake the Triple and boot away from him with Triple Pass Boot. If the comeback is open, throw the comeback to the Wide Receiver–if not, throw the drag (where the Backside Linebacker is supposed to be covering). Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in […]
Navy Ran This Concept Nine (9) Times versus Previously Undefeated Memphis on Saturday Night
November 9, 2015
Navy ran the below-listed concept nine (9) times in their win versus previously undefeated Memphis on Saturday night: Midline Triple (10/11) On Midline Triple, the Receiver has the Deep Defender, the Playside A-Back has #3, and the Backside A-Back has the pitch, the Backside Receiver has the cutoff. The Quarterback takes the snap, jumps in […]
So How Did Navy and the Triple Option Beat an 8-0 and #13 Ranked Memphis Team?
November 8, 2015
So How Did Navy and the Triple Option Beat an 8-0 and #13 Ranked Memphis Team? They ran Triple Option and Midline Triple Option 46% of the time. This means that they attempted to read two down linemen just about every other play. Navy knew they couldn’t block Memphis, so they made Quarterback Keenan Reynolds read their […]
2015 Navy Triple Option Breakdown versus Previously Unbeaten Memphis
November 8, 2015
Navy defeats Memphis 45-20. Total Plays- 68 Triple Option- 25/68 (37% of offense) Rocket- 9/68 (13% of offense) Midline Triple- 6/68 (9% of offense) Zone Option- 5/68 (7% of offense) Zone Dive- 5/68 (7% of offense) Down- 3 Zone Option Block- 3 Hitch- 2 Counter Option- 2 Handback- 2 Outside Veer- 2 B-Back Toss, Dropback […]
The Three Best Ways to Deal with Anti-Triple Option People
November 7, 2015
If you are going to run the Triple Option, keep in mind that lots of fans won’t like it, because it’s different than what they see on Sundays. You’re dealing with a nation of fanatical, emotional people who believe everything that Phil Simms, Cris Collingsworth, and Mike Tirico tell them. Here are the three best […]
The Citadel’s Ron Boyd is One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Triple Option Football
November 7, 2015
Ron Boyd is in his second season as offensive line coach at The Citadel. Currently, The Citadel is averaging 353 yards/game and are 7-2. Getting productivity in the running game is commonplace when Ron Boyd is the team’s Offensive Line Coach. In 2014, Boyd’s front line paved the way for an average of 347.2 rushing yards […]
